All Discussions Tagged 'Knowledge' - Think Atheist2015-08-02T21:10:25Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Knowledge&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGod is Deadtag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-06-18:1982180:Topic:14684242014-06-18T21:12:49.220ZS.P. Everetthttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/SPEverett
<p>"German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) wrote in <em>The Gay Science </em>(1882) that <em>“God is dead”. </em>This quote is often thrown around by atheists as a sort of war trophy (a severed head of one’s enemy, if you will).</p>
<p>The intent of the passage, however, is almost the exact opposite. Nietzsche writes <em>“Where has God gone? [...] I shall tell you. We have killed him – you and I. We are his murderers.” </em>This is a direct challenge and call to arms for…</p>
<p>"German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) wrote in <em>The Gay Science </em>(1882) that <em>“God is dead”. </em>This quote is often thrown around by atheists as a sort of war trophy (a severed head of one’s enemy, if you will).</p>
<p>The intent of the passage, however, is almost the exact opposite. Nietzsche writes <em>“Where has God gone? [...] I shall tell you. We have killed him – you and I. We are his murderers.” </em>This is a direct challenge and call to arms for atheists.</p>
<p>But how is God dead if he never lived in the first place (as little empirical evidence exists for either Christ’s divinity or resurrection) ? Nietzsche’s assertion that humanity has become the murderer of God indicates that society has, in many ways, evolved beyond the base biological need for a religious outlet (which in earlier times would have most likely meant the difference between life and death for any number of reasons)."</p>
<p>How will atheists adapt to the new, "free" existence of humanity?</p>
<p>(Original Article): <a href="http://quietmike.org/2014/06/18/refutation-young-earth-creationism/">http://quietmike.org/2014/06/18/refutation-young-earth-creationism/</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHxuA8ZNvlU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHxuA8ZNvlU</a></p> In your opinion what does it mean to be atheist?tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2012-12-07:1982180:Topic:12307942012-12-07T00:10:11.927ZKeith Bowershttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/KeithBowers
<p>I believe that many people get confused about the term "Atheist." Is an Atheist just a person who doesn't believe in a supreme being or is there more to it? How does one become Atheist? What is it like be in a world that is dominated by religion? Please give me your feedback on this topic. Help me gain insight on the Atheist community so to speak. </p>
<p>I believe that many people get confused about the term "Atheist." Is an Atheist just a person who doesn't believe in a supreme being or is there more to it? How does one become Atheist? What is it like be in a world that is dominated by religion? Please give me your feedback on this topic. Help me gain insight on the Atheist community so to speak. </p>